Twin over full bunk bed.

I shared some of the design ideas for this bunk bed project in this post.  As you can see in the photo, it is now a reality.  The concept behind this bed was my memory of the loft beds everyone had in the college dorms.  It seemed most everyone bought a loft like this from an older brother, or a friend who had moved off campus.  I never actually saw a brand new one, they were always well used.  At some point though, I imagine a trip was made to the lumber yard, several lengths of rough lumber were bought, along with some bolts and screws, and during move in weekend, a new loft was built.  It was that quick and simple approach I took to this project.


 The wood seen is all 2 x 6 framing lumber.  Supporting each mattress is 3/4" particle board.  I considered using a bolt together method for construction.  It was more true to the original concept, but I worried about kids clipping themselves on exposed nuts and bolt heads.  I used screws sunk below the surface of the wood instead. 

The ladder is a recycled wooden ladder I've been meaning to retire for a really long time.  It was actually my very first ladder, and it had gotten really wobbly.  I had several customers offer to let me use their personal ladders, rather than see me sway back and forth at the top of mine.  Time to get a new ladder when that happens.  It makes a great fixed set of steps though, and it is now securely attached with brackets. 

Come to think of it, this entire project was all built from leftovers and repurposed material.  It is a green bed!  I'm offically a green builder.  I should probably go hug a tree or something.  Hope you like the bed.